From 6 December 2021, all passengers, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, will need to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than one day before travel. The US has suspended entry and transit of certain travellers who have recently travelled to or reside in certain COVID-19 affected countries. If you’re aged 18 […]
There’s an ongoing State of Alert in Romania. You’ll need to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) up to 24 hours prior to entry. Entry restrictions and requirements depend on your country of departure. Romania accepts vaccination certificates issued by EU member states and other countries. There are new nationwide measures in place, which can […]
You can travel to Belgium if you’re a citizen or resident of an EU/Schengen Area country or if you’re travelling for an essential purpose. You can also travel to Belgium if you’re resident in a third country considered safe by Belgium. Australia is on this list. You need to be vaccinated with an EU-approved vaccine, […]
The situation in Afghanistan remains highly volatile. There continues to be an ongoing and very high threat of terrorist attack throughout Afghanistan, including at Kabul International Airport, and at land border crossings. We continue to advise against all travel to and within Afghanistan. The US Government issued a security alert on 11 October advising citizens […]
The Consular State of Play 2020-21 has been released. It details how DFAT’s consular officers around the globe have continued to help keep Australians safe overseas while providing high-quality consular services throughout the pandemic.
The Netherlands is in lockdown until at least 14 January 2022. Non-essential shops and services are closed and there are limits on sizes of home visits and outdoor gatherings. From 22 December, you’ll need to self-quarantine if you arrive from outside the European Union or Schengen Area (see ‘Travel’).
Many destinations are putting different entry and exit rules in place for vaccinated travellers. Read more to find out about COVID-19 vaccinations and travel.
There’s still community transmission of COVID-19 in Iran. You’ll need to provide a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test conducted within 72 hours of travel on arrival and departure. Non-Iranian passengers must provide a valid COVID-19 double vaccination certificate issued no later than 14 days before your flight. You’ll also need to complete self-declaration forms on inbound […]
Switzerland has new COVID-19 entry requirements and domestic restrictions. To enter Switzerland, if you’re aged 16 and over, you must present a negative COVID-19 (PCR or Rapid Antigen) test result (unless exempt). The test must have been taken at your departure location and dated no more than 72 hours (PCR) or 24 hours (rapid antigen) […]